John Howard Society of York Region

Year 1 or Year 2 Practicum

April- August 2025

Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:

John Howard Society of York Region, Adult services and Youth Services programs.

Location:

York Region, Main Office is 70 Main Street S, Newmarket

Description of the practicum site and student activities:

We work in Hybrid mode and while in person, we might work in the community or from the office. During placement any of the following activities might be conducted:

intake/needs assessments
Provide resource and referral information
Hold responsibility for a defined caseload/case management
Develop, promote, plan and/or (co)facilitate educational groups or workshops
Develop and implement individual, family, or group interventions – assessment, implementation and evaluation of interventions
Counsel (individuals, families, couples) – in office or in community
Apply best practices as outlined by the organization
Undertake instrumental activities that support the work with recipients (e.g., assistance forms, benefit forms, referrals, develop plans for activities of daily living)
Deliver crisis intervention
Provide drop-in services
Interprofessional collaboration:
Present cases at case conferences
Attend staff/administrative meetings
Collaborate on organization’s projects
Attend in-service events
Consult and collaborate with professionals from other disciplines
Advocate for the client system
Participate, liaise and represent the agency at community meetings or plan of care meetings or task groups
Indirect Service Delivery:
Prepare and maintain case notes, reports, statistics which meet the organization’s accountability guidelines
Collect and/or analyze data
Develop skills in cross-cultural/spiritual competence
Develop, plan and implement prevention activities and programs

Practicum Requirements:

(Click on all the boxes that apply.)

☐ Immunizations per PHA Guidelines

☐ N95 Respirator/Mask Fitting

☐ Covid Vaccinations

☐ Influenza Vaccination (Flu shot)

☐ Police Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check

☒ Driver’s License

☒ Use of Own Car

☒ Travel by public transportation between home visits, or satellite offices, or community meetings, etc.

☒ Comfort working with the population being served

☒ Comprehensive report writing and documentation

☒ Lived experience/Current member of the community being served

☐ Evening attendance

☐ Weekend attendance

☐ Changing shift attendance

☒ Language (specify in field below)

Other requirements: preference for candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and/or from other equity deserving groups. Preferred candidate who are able to speak other languages in addition to English. Candidate must be able to travel within York Region either by Car or public transit.

For Year 2 Practicums only, select Fields(s) of Study:

(click on all boxes that apply)

☒ Children and their Families

☒ Social Justice and Diversity

☒ Mental Health and Health

☐ Social Work in Gerontology

☐ Human Services Management & Leadership

Does your practicum require any previous experience?

(If yes, please specify.)

Yes, Working in social services or related fields. Mid level direct service experience.

Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?

Hybrid

Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?

Mix

Number of practicums offered:

Field Instructor name and credentials:

Sanaz Milanizadeh MSW, Nikki Hanson, Sarita Leicher

Application deadline:

March 3, 2025

Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?

Resume and Cover letter

Accessibility Considerations:

Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use? Yes

Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings? Yes

Is the practicum considered fast-paced? Medium

Is there a high noise level in the practicum? Low

Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes

What are the physical demands of the practicum? No

Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? High need clients, Need to be able to work with vulnerable population.

If interested in this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to miri.ben.dat@utoronto.ca by 4pm on March 3, 2025. Applications will be sent to the site.

Return to Summer Practicum Off-PAS Opportunities, 2024 – 2025